Maintenance Technician Lead

Jplflex; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in manufacturing is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to oversee mechanical and electrical projects. This role involves supervising maintenance staff, troubleshooting equipment issues, and ensuring safety compliance. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in electrical systems, pneumatic operations, and welding, contributing to a dynamic and organized maintenance department. Join a forward-thinking company that values expertise and offers opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical/electrical maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs and electrical schematics.
• Experience in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance mechanics and oversee daily tasks.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues.
• Maintain parts inventory and ensure a clean maintenance area.

Skills

3 Phase Electrical Power

Industrial Control Circuitry

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Pneumatic Operations and Controls

Welding (MIG, TIG, Arc)

Mechanical Troubleshooting

Electrical Troubleshooting

Safety Guidelines & OSHA Requirements

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational Training in Mechanical Fields

Tools

Hand and Power Tools

Electric Meters

Material Handling Equipment

Welding Equipment

Job description

Essential Duties:

1. Work closely with Engineering and Operations to complete all mechanical/electrical projects.
2. Supervise and guide maintenance mechanics in executing daily tasks and projects.
3. Change over and adjust all JPL machines (JIM, Tape, WEB) as production schedule warrants
4. Read blue prints and fabricate, assemble and install per drawing.
5. Troubleshoot and repair major and minor issues on all JPL equipment
6. Detect faulty operations, defective material and report those and any unusual situations to proper supervision
7. Troubleshoot and repair electrical wiring & PLC issues
8. Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment
9. Keeps an organized and clean maintenance department
10. Responsible for ordering & maintaining parts inventory.
11. All other duties as assigned by plant supervisor

Required Qualifications:

1. High School diploma required at minimum
2. Minimum 7 years of related work experience.
3. Vocational or related training in mechanical fields preferred
4. Must have good knowledge of 3 Phase Electrical Power, Industrial Control Circuitry, and ability to
read electrical schematics. Must also have understanding of programmable logic controllers (PLC's)
and AC Inverters.
5. Must have good knowledge of pneumatic operations and controls
6. Must be able to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and pneumatic problems on equipment
7. General knowledge of safety guidelines & OSHA requirements (lock out/tag out, etc)
8. Experienced and proven welder (mig, tig and arc)
9. Solid fabricating experience for miscellaneous parts, guards, racks, stands, etc
10. Basic knowledge of computer and general software
11. Experience in fast paced manufacturing facility preferred